Woman accused of murder, body dumped in Dulac

Published: Monday, February 25, 2013 at 9:11 a.m.

Last Modified: Monday, February 25, 2013 at 9:11 a.m.

A Mississippi resident is accused of murdering a man and dumping his body in a south Terrebonne swamp Sunday.

Ciegie Brown Cheramie, 25, of Ovett, Miss., is charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery and obstruction of justice, according to the Terrebonne Sheriff's Office.

Two other suspects are sought in connection with the fatal robbery, and they've identified the victim through a fingerprint database, said Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter. However, the office won't release his name until they notify his family.

“We believe the initial plan was to rob the individual,” the sheriff said.

Larpenter declined to give further information about how the robbery turned fatal.

It's unclear whether the armed robbery took place early Sunday morning or late Saturday night, Larpenter said.

Cheramie was stopped about 9:20 a.m. Sunday while driving in east Houma after a tipster told authorities she had a body in her car, police said. Deputies didn't find a body then, but later learned one had been dumped on Bayou Sale Road in Dulac, the sheriff said.

The victim is a Hispanic man between the ages of 25 and 30. He has a medium build, stands about 5 feet, 7 inches and has short black hair, according to a news release.

He died of a gunshot wound, Larpenter said.

Police are taking photographs to places they believe the victim frequented in hopes of learning his identity, Larpenter said.

Cheramie was in the Terrebonne Parish Jail this morning awaiting a bond hearing.

Anyone with information about the case or the dead man is asked to call detectives at 876-2500.

<p>A Mississippi resident is accused of murdering a man and dumping his body in a south Terrebonne swamp Sunday.</p><p>Ciegie Brown Cheramie, 25, of Ovett, Miss., is charged with first-degree murder, armed robbery and obstruction of justice, according to the Terrebonne Sheriff's Office.</p><p>Two other suspects are sought in connection with the fatal robbery, and they've identified the victim through a fingerprint database, said Terrebonne Parish Sheriff Jerry Larpenter. However, the office won't release his name until they notify his family.</p><p>“We believe the initial plan was to rob the individual,” the sheriff said.</p><p>Larpenter declined to give further information about how the robbery turned fatal.</p><p>It's unclear whether the armed robbery took place early Sunday morning or late Saturday night, Larpenter said. </p><p>Cheramie was stopped about 9:20 a.m. Sunday while driving in east Houma after a tipster told authorities she had a body in her car, police said. Deputies didn't find a body then, but later learned one had been dumped on Bayou Sale Road in Dulac, the sheriff said.</p><p>The victim is a Hispanic man between the ages of 25 and 30. He has a medium build, stands about 5 feet, 7 inches and has short black hair, according to a news release.</p><p>He died of a gunshot wound, Larpenter said.</p><p>Police are taking photographs to places they believe the victim frequented in hopes of learning his identity, Larpenter said. </p><p>Cheramie was in the Terrebonne Parish Jail this morning awaiting a bond hearing.</p><p>Anyone with information about the case or the dead man is asked to call detectives at 876-2500.</p>